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JOB POSTINGS:
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: Program Specialist, Ecology Education
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Bring Cary Institute science to secondary school students and educators in the Hudson Valley of NY, and help advance the field of ecology education. The Program Specialist will coordinate current programs including the Mid-Hudson Young Environmental Scientists program and Hudson Valley Data Jam, and develop new programs for teachers and students. There also will be the possibility to participate in research about ecology teaching and learning. This is a full time, long term and benefited position in the Cary Institute Education Program. Preferred start date is no later than December 5, 2022, while a later start date is possible. The full job announcement and instructions for applying for the Program Specialist position can be found here.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: Data Jam Internship
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The Cary Institute is accepting applications for Data Jam Data Interns to work with Cary scientists and educators to enhance the annual Hudson Data Jam and related resources. The Hudson Data Jam is an annual competition where students in grades 4-12 analyze data from the Hudson Valley, write a report, and develop a creative project that communicates a story from the data to a general audience. Data Jam resources are used widely by educators in other contexts as well. Interns will develop and apply data management, analysis and visualization skills as they update and add to the long-term ecological datasets and background information for Data Jam and associated resources for students and teachers. They also will gain experience working with educators to foster student-active learning of vital data and environmental science literacy skills. A complete description and instructions for applying can be found here.
Mohonk Preserve: Climate and Forestry Intern
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The Climate and Forestry Intern will assist with the development of a climate-adapted eastern hemlock forest management plan for ~1,000 acres of forest at the Mohonk Preserve. From January to May 2023 (approximately 10 hrs./week; may be completed remotely), the intern will assist with the spatial analysis of forest inventory and other relevant datasets (e.g., sensitive species presence, high use recreation areas, etc.) and drafting a management plan. Between May and August 2023, the intern will assist with collecting and analyzing pre-treatment stand data (approximately 35 hours/week; onsite). The position is supervised by the Applied Forest Ecologist and also requires working closely with other Conservation Programs and Mohonk Preserve staff. This $20/hour, grant-funded position runs from approximately January – August 2023.
Environmental Advocates of New York: Legislative and Communities Associate
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The Legislative and Communities Associate will support the Deputy Director in advancing our healthy communities policy priorities, including but not limited to addressing New York’s solid waste and plastic pollution crisis, eliminating toxic chemicals from our homes and food, and advancing our advocacy and education around the Environmental Rights in the State Constitution. The associate will lead our legislative tracking and bill memo management work.
Environmental Advocates NY: Director of Campaigns
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The Director of Campaigns is responsible for setting goals and implementing projects that engage partner organizations, community-based organizations and individuals, and local governments in education and advocacy efforts. Using grassroots advocacy to effect policy change and to organize advocates for the purpose of holding state leaders accountable on environmental issues, this position will engage a sizable activist and partner network to advocate for environmental legislation and regulations, implementation and enforcement of state environmental laws and policies, including but not limited to implementation of the State’s climate law, electrification of transport and building sectors, development of water standards for emerging contaminants, and protection of source waters. The Director of Campaigns is a full-time, exempt, management position that reports to the Deputy Director and oversees our community outreach and engagement efforts.
City of Poughkeepsie: Planning Director
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This is an administrative position involving responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the work of the City of Poughkeepsie planning division. An employee in this class will be required to lead and participate in the formulation, periodic analysis, and revision of a comprehensive planning program. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level administrator with considerable leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the subordinate staff in the planning division. Application closing date: February 28, 2023.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Deputy Commissioner for Climate Change, Air Resources, and Energy
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The Deputy Commissioner for Climate Change, Air Resources, and Energy will be responsible for the development and execution of the State’s programs related to the Division of Air Resources and Office of Climate Change, as well as overseeing DEC’s role and responsibilities to support implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The Deputy Commissioner will lead participation in all energy matters, including State and federal permitting of energy infrastructure, coordination with other State agencies and authorities, and representing the Commissioner and DEC on energy planning processes including the development of energy plans.
Capital District Regional Planning Commission: Senior GIS and Data Analyst/GIS Analyst
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The Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) in Albany, NY is seeking applicants for a full‐time position as either a Senior GIS and Data Analyst or an entry level GIS and Data Analyst. A range of planning and analytical skills are required, with a focus on data analysis and technical assistance to support our planning, economic development and environmental programs. The position will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and communicating data; serving as a resource for data users; undertaking school enrollment projections; and making public presentations. Other duties will include writing and reviewing reports, conducting research, and other special projects.
Riverkeeper: Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney
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Riverkeeper is seeking a Staff Attorney or Senior Attorney to join our well-respected legal team and contribute to Riverkeeper’s presence and effectiveness in the Hudson River, its tributaries, and the watershed that provides New York City’s drinking water. As part of the legal team, the Attorney will advance Riverkeeper’s policy goals of fishable, swimmable waterways, and clean drinking water through litigation, advocacy, public education, and public outreach. This position is part Riverkeeper’s Legal Program and reports to the Legal Program Director. The geographic work area is the Hudson River watershed and the watersheds surrounding New York City (the “watersheds”).
Riverkeeper: Events and Corporate Giving Manager
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Reporting to the Vice President (VP) of Development, the Events and Corporate Giving (ECG) Manager will conceptualize, develop, and manage Riverkeeper events for members, donors, supporters, and the public to attend for cultivation or fundraising purposes. The ECG Manager will lead efforts to raise corporate sponsorship revenue for Riverkeeper events including Riverkeeper’s annual fundraiser gala (Summer Splash), a spring concert in Central Park (Free Dead in the Park), and the annual river-wide cleanup (Riverkeeper Sweep).
NEIWPCC: Environmental Analyst, Drinking Water Technical Assistance
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The full-time Environmental Analyst will provide technical assistance to the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) and with the implementation of source water protection measures throughout the state. The Environmental Analyst will collaborate with municipal leaders, water operators, local health departments and other stakeholders to develop source water protection plans and provide technical assistance during plan implementation. The incumbent will collect, review, summarize and analyze environmental data associated with the sources of public drinking water and potential contaminant sources, and develop recommendations in the form of technical and outreach materials for various audiences. The Environmental Analyst will also assist the Bureau with other tasks related to water supply protection, such as water quality sampling, database management, data analysis or performing sanitary surveys of water systems.
NEIWPCC: Environmental Analyst - Lake Monitoring
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This position will support LMAS programs, limnological sampling, and applied research efforts to collect, analyze, and interpret lake water quality data from lakes across New York State (NYS). Duties will involve water sampling and office activities associated with the three major lake monitoring programs run by LMAS. This is a collaborative position that will work with NYSDEC program staff to complete field season preparations and water quality sampling in support of LMAS and the Division of Water’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program. In addition to sampling, duties include conducting data analysis and interpretation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, compiling reports and reference materials, and developing reporting outputs. Most duties will be performed in an office setting, but some day and overnight travel will be necessary. The position is located in Albany, NY.
Wallkill Valley Land Trust: Part-Time Temporary In-Person Survey Interviewer
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Seeking an outgoing, personable individual to administer bilingual survey questions (Spanish & English) in-person at designated sites across eastern Ulster County using a tablet. Surveys are being used to understand the needs of users and non-users of outdoor recreational areas. You should be comfortable approaching diverse strangers and initiating conversations in a friendly manner. Bias training will be provided. All surveying will take place in public locations during daytime hours. This is a temporary contractual (1099) position that pays $24 per hour for up to a maximum of 40 hours within the given date range. The timeline is from July 18-August 26. Payment will be administered in two parts: $480 after the first 20 hours are complete and $480 after the remaining 20 hours are complete. College credit offered.
GRANTS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
Hudson River Foundation: Funding for Team-Based Research Addressing Priority Issues and Opportunities. Submission deadline: December 15, 2022
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HRF is interested in supporting up to three teams to provide research insights that can advance our understanding of the problems and potential solutions in two priority focus areas: Enhancing Subtidal Shallow Water Habitat in the Urbanized Estuary and Climate Change Impacts in the Hudson River Watershed. All prospective applicants must contact the Foundation to discuss their proposals prior to submission.
CDC Foundation: RFP for Youth-Focused Organizations Promoting Awareness of Climate Change and Health Impacts. Submission deadline: December 19, 2022
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The goal of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to seek applications from youth-focused organizations interested in engaging young people in raising awareness of the health impacts of climate change and helping communities take steps to prepare for and mitigate the effects. For the purposes of this RFP, the terms youth and young people refer to individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 years old. The CDC Foundation will partner with non-profit organizations with a proven record of working with young people. Successful applicants will have existing connections to underserved communities that are most vulnerable to climate change. The primary focus of this funding is to support young leaders’ actionable and scalable solutions to accelerating the capacity, preparedness and resiliency of vulnerable communities across the country. Priority consideration will be given to eligible youth-led and/or minority-led organizations.
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Water Pollution Management at Solid Waste Sites Technical Assistance Grant. Submission Deadline: December 31, 2022
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Qualified organizations will receive Solid Waste Management (SWM) grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. Acceptable applicants include: federally recognized tribes, non-profits, public bodies, and academic institutions. Eligible areas include rural areas and towns with a population of 10,000 or less, with special consideration being given to protects serving an area with fewer than 5,500 or 2,500 people; regional, multi-state, or national areas; lower income populations. Funds can be used to: evaluate current landfill conditions to identify threats to water resources; provide technical assistance or training to enhance the operation and maintenance of active landfills; provide technical assistance or training to help communities reduce the amount of solid waste coming into a landfill; provide technical assistance or training to prepare for closure and future use of a landfill site.
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants (TAT). Submission Deadline: December 31, 2022
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USDA’s FY23 Rural Water and Wastewater Technical Assistance and Training Program (TAT) helps communities prepare applications for water and waste disposal loans and grants, assist with improving the management, operation, maintenance and sustainability of water and waste facilities in eligible rural areas. Eligible areas have populations of 10,000 or less, and tribal lands in rural areas. Funds can be used to: identify and evaluate solutions to water problems related to source, storage, treatment, distribution, collection, treatment and disposal; provide technical assistance and training to improve management, operations and maintenance of water and waste disposal systems; to prepare water and waste disposal loan and grant applications.
Hudson River Foundation: Small Grants for Innovation and Synthesis. Submission Deadline: January 27, 2022
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The Hudson River Foundation will be supporting 2-5 innovative projects focused on understanding current and emerging issues for the Hudson River. Proposals should address issues consistent with the Hudson River Foundation’s mission to provide important scientific insights needed to inform and advance decision making pertinent to the management and restoration of the Hudson River ecosystem. Areas of interest include: Social, Cultural and/or Economic Drivers of Change in the HRE and its Watershed; Climate Change Impacts on the Ecosystem; and Emerging and/or Understudied Issues of Concern. All prospective applicants must contact the Foundation to discuss their proposals prior to submission.
Department of Homeland Security: Flood Mitigation Assistance by January 27, 2023
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The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) competitive grant program provides funding for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Local governments, including cities, townships, counties, special district governments, and tribal governments should apply directly to NY State. All sub-applicants must be participating in the NFIP. Check here for your community’s NFIP status, and here for more information and how to apply.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities due January 27, 2023
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The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) competitive grant program provides funding for natural hazard risk reduction activities that mitigate risk to public infrastructure, disadvantaged communities, and community hubs. The funds are also intended for projects that enhance climate resilience and/or incorporate nature-based solutions where applicable. This year, these programs will prioritize projects that benefit marginalized communities to further environmental justice. Click here for more information and how to apply.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: High Hazard Dam Repair Grants, Submission Deadline: February 10, 2023
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced $564,925 in grant funding (up to $100,000 per project) is now available to assist eligible dam owners with infrastructure repair costs. Funding is provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) High Hazard Potential Dam grant program. DEC is accepting applications for grants to assist with technical, planning, design, and other pre-construction activities associated with the rehabilitation of eligible dams classified as High Hazard dams.
EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program (Rolling)
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EPA announced $6.5 Billion in New Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects and released notices of funding availability for the agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and the State Infrastructure Financing Authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program. Letters of interest will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are expended. If you're interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with the WIFIA program to explore this funding opportunity, please reach out to wifia@epa.gov. Visit the WIFIA website to learn more about the WIFIA program's eligibility requirements, and benefits, application process, and portfolio. Also, check out the WIFIA Fund Facts Dashboard.
River Network: Community Leadership Programs for Climate Resilience
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River Network is looking to launch 5-7 NEW Community-Led Research (CLR) projects and Leadership Development (LD) programs in partnership with local organizations. Selected organizations receive up to $8,000 in funding and direct technical assistance to advance their project. We are particularly interested in partnering with organizations that are: 1. working to advance climate resilience, 2. focused on equitable outcomes and a credible stakeholder with communities that are at greatest risk, and 3. able to leverage or contribute to existing climate resilience initiatives.
New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health: Applications for Free Technical Assistance for Municipalities on Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) (rolling)
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The Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) is a state-run program created to assist municipalities with proactively protecting their drinking water sources. The goal is to help municipalities develop and implement their own unique drinking water source protection plan for the source(s) of their drinking water. In order to do so, the State is looking for communities to work with a technical assistance provider (TA provider), free of charge, to develop a DWSP2 Plan for their source of drinking water. TA providers will work with the community every step of the way, using the DWSP2 Framework, to develop a community specific DWSP2 Plan. As a result of this program, participating municipalities can use their newly developed DWSP2 plan to start implementing protection measures.
NYS DEC: Climate Smart Communities Coordinators Technical Assistance
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Climate Smart Communities Coordinators are available to provide free support services to municipalities across the state as part of the Climate Smart Communities program. Coordinators will assist and support local governments in taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change through outreach, planning, education, and capacity building. Coordinators will also engage communities in participatory climate future scenario planning, developing climate change adaptation and resilience plans, and convening climate and transportation listening sessions to inform sustainable and low-carbon transportation policies. Capital District Regional Planning Commission will lead the multi-region Climate Smart Communities Coordinators teams for the eastern territory (Mid-Hudson, Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, and North Country). Program partners include the Adirondack North Country Association, the Hudson Valley Regional Council, Mohawk Valley EDGE, Planning4Places, Inc, and Climate Action Associates.
Assistance from EPA’s Municipal Ombudsman
The Office of the Municipal Ombudsman provides a unique service specifically for utilities/municipalities in identifying technical assistance opportunities, brainstorming federal funding options (BIL and more!), clean water act flexibilities, integrated planning assistance, and more. Please reach out to municipalombudsman@epa.gov or 202-564-1709 to discuss your projects, permits, or other clean water concerns today.
Capital District Transportation Committee & Capital District Regional Planning Commission: Community Planning Technical Assistance Program (rolling though December 2022)
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CDTC and the Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) are seeking applications for the 2022 Community Planning Technical Assistance Program. The program offers CDTC and CDRPC staff time and expertise to local governments undertaking small scale community planning initiatives. Municipalities or municipally convened groups (i.e. appointed committees, planning boards, etc.) within the designated planning area of the CDTC, the four counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Saratoga (except the Village of South Glens Falls and the Town of Moreau) are eligible to apply. If your community is interested in applying, you must contact CDRPC and CDTC to discuss your request. A cash or in-kind match contribution of not less than 25% of the actual project cost is required. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through December 2022.
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